What is considered upper upper class?
According to a 2018 report from the Pew Research Center, 19\% of American adults live in “upper-income households.” The median income of that group was $187,872 in 2016. Pew defines the upper class as adults whose annual household income is more than double the national median.
What have you learned about the upper class?
They generally have the highest status in society and hold a great deal of wealth. Because of this, they also carry a considerable amount of power—politically, economically, and financially. Members of the upper class carry a considerable amount of power—politically, economically, and financially.
What percentage of middle class couples get married?
A 2017 research brief found that 56\% of middle class and upper class adults are married, but among working class and lower class adults, that number is between 26\% and 39\%. In 1990, more middle class and upper class adults were married—about 65\%—but more than 50\% of other adults were married, too.
How do upper class parents choose their baby names?
Another style the upper class sometimes adopts for naming their children is choosing earthy baby names that are inspired by the beauty of nature and environmentalism. Preppy baby names are inspired by many sources. Some babies are named after their ancestors; others are named after English writers, politicians, and historical figures.
What do people not assume about your social class?
People don’t assume you’ve made an active choice to be in your social class, but instead assume you’re working to improve it. The “dream” of a house, a healthy family, and a solid career isn’t a dream at all, but simply a plan. People do not assume based on the dialect you grew up speaking that you are unintelligent or lazy.
What happens when people date and marry outside their own social class?
In the U.S., people are increasingly unlikely to date and marry outside of their own social class. What happens when they do? Marriage is fast becoming a status symbol.